The 'Young Dog' of the title is of course Thomas himself, & this volume of autobiographical stories by the great modern poet, who shows his waggish humor at its best, his exuberance & verbal magic in spectacular display. It also shows him a spinner of tales & a creator of memorable characters. The peaches A visit to Grandpa's Patricia, Edith & Arnold The fight Extraordinary little cough Just like little dogs Where Tawe flows Who do you wish was with us Old Garbo One warm Saturday